Michigan Tech Tabbed to Finish Third

Yesterday the WCHA released the Coaches and Media poll. Both had the Huskies picked to finish third behind the two Minnesota schools. Minnesota State was chosen first by nine coaches and 12 of the 14 media members polled. Michigan Tech did receive a first place vote in the Media Poll. Our very own Tim Braun was a voter in this year’s poll Media Poll organized by UAHHockey.com.

WCHA Coaches Poll

WCHA Media Poll

THG’s Ballot (Tim Braun)

1

Minnesota State (9)

90

1

Minnesota State (12)

137

1

Minnesota State

2

Bemidji State (1)

81

2

Bemidji State

115

2

Bowling Green

3

Michigan Tech

70

3

Michigan Tech (1)

110

3

Michigan Tech

4

Bowling Green

67

4

Bowling Green (1)

108

4

Bemidji State

5

Ferris State

59

5

Ferris State

81

5

Ferris State

6

Lake Superior State

51

6

Lake Superior State

62

6

Northern Michigan

7

Northern Michigan

40

7

Northern Michigan

59

7

Lake Superior State

8

Alaska

35

8

Alaska

43

8

Alaska

9

Alabama Huntsville

29

9

Alabama Huntsville

36

9

Alabama Huntsville

10

Alaska Anchorage

18

10

Alaska Anchorage

19

10

Alaska Anchorage

Six Huskies players received votes by the coaches or media for WCHA honors. Mark Auk was selected by the Coaches for the All-WCHA Team while Auk, Joel L’Esperance and Mitch Reinke were all chosen for the Media Preseason All-WCHA Second Team with Gavin Gould also receiving a vote. The Huskies season begins this Sunday as they take part in the 2017 Hall of Fame Game in Madison versus the Wisconsin Badgers. Stay tuned this week for more previews from Tech Hockey Guide as we continue to ramp up coverage for the 2017-2018 season.

Tim is a 2004 graduate of Michigan Tech. He is a co-founder of both Mitch’s Misfits and Tech Hockey Guide. With recent additions to the staff, Tim is again able to focus on his passion, recruiting. He currently works as an environmental engineer and resides in the Twin Cities with his amazing wife and daughter.